Sweet Scandal (6) blew her chances at the start in the G3 Triscay, stepping away poorly which saw her settle in the second half of the field. She made decent ground late to finish 2.4L off winner Alassio. A better beginning should see her cross and lead from barrier 8 this time and take some running down on the minimum of 53kg.

Qld mare Winter Bride (3) resumes for Toby Edmonds. She won twice over 1200m down in the Melbourne during the spring, including a narrow victory over Booker at G3 level. She should get a good run in behind the leaders from barrier 5.

Za Zi Ba (10) is capable fresh at a huge price after a couple of solid trials. Her form during the spring was solid including a 1.8L win over She Knows at Rosehill. She was sent around at big odds in a G3 race at Flemington at the end of her prep, but she was far from disgraced when 6th to Divine Quality.

Keen on the chances ofJonker (4) each-way first-up. He's had the two trials, given an easy time over 800m before a strong test over 1000m at Newcastle. He showed in the spring that he was just a length or two off the best 3YOs, with a 3rd to Lean Mean Machine in the G2 Run to the Roses his best result. Barrier 1 should be a plus for him here, allowing JMac to either lead or get on the back of the leader.

Sandbar (2) might be worth forgiving. He was sent around the odds-on favourite in his return in the G3 Eskimo Prince. He appeared to be cruising upon straightening but found little when placed under pressure. Perhaps the wheels just spun on the soft going and the blinkers are coming off here.

The trifecta out of the Spark Of Life (1100m) - Baller, Spiritual Pursuit and Prophet's Thumb - all meet again here. Baller (6) held a margin of a head over Spiritual Pursuit (11) with Prophet's Thumb (12) a further 0.8L off in third, but catching the eye the way she hit the line. It's hard to split the trio and all have serious claims here.

Legend Of Condor (5) was given a serious hit-out last week over 900m. He finished his spring in good form, running 2nd to Diplomatico before a win down the Flemington straight.

The blinkers did the trick for Anaheed (2) in last Saturday's G2 Sweet Embrace following a month between runs. The Snowden-trained filly settled outside the lead before taking over early in the straight and holding a margin of 0.8L on the line. She should benefit fitness-wise on the quick back-up.

Exhilarates (1) kept improving with each run during her first preparation of racing, culminating with victory in the Magic Millions 2YO Classic. She resumes here off a short let-up and will take some beating once again.

Stablemate Tenley (4) is two-from-two. She doesn't appear to be coming through the strongest form race, but she was very impressive in the Pierro Plate. She showed an explosive turn of foot at the 150m and put the field away very quickly.

There are two debutants in the race with $520k Lonhro filly Get Hitched (9) for Team Hawkes and $400,000 Snitzel filly Wayupinthesky (10) for Snowden. It was the latter who caught the eye in the trials. She showed a sharp sprint at the end of her most recent hit-out to win by 3.3L. It wouldn't be a shock to see her give this a shake.

Tony Gollan has unbeaten filly Vincere Volare (3). She's done it every easy in her two wins in Qld, leading all the way. This is much, much tougher, but she deserves her shot in Sydney.

Time To Reign (2) bounced back from a disappointing run first-up at Warwick Farm to upset Tassort in the Silver Slipper. From the 800m to the finish line he ran almost identical splits as runner-up Tassort, showing he was strong to the line over the 1100m. He's drawn well in barrier 2 and Collett should be able to tag the back of the leader from the low barrier.

Yes Yes Yes (4) makes his stable debut for Waller, having previously been with Weir. He was one of the favourites for the Magic Millions 2YO Classic but missed the race after travel woes to the Gold Coast. He was really impressive in a trial recently at Canterbury. He got quite wide before sling-shotting off the bend and going to the line with Dubious under a tight hold. The draw is the only knock here.

If you go away from the favourite pair you can make a case for just about every runner in the race. Strasbourg (3) resumes and has blinkers going on for the first time. He came from a long way back in the Inglis Nursery to finish runner-up to Accession back in Dec. He chased home strongly for 2nd in a trial over 900m last week. StablemateRome (7) also has blinkers going on the first time. He finished a close-up 2nd to Sun City at Doomben at the end of Dec.

The only defeat for Dubious (1) in his three runs came at the Magic Millions, finishing runner-up to Exhilarates. He won't be far off them in the run from barrier 5

Defending champion Redzel (1) is the one to beat again. He holds a terrific record first-up (8:4-3-0). His recent performances fresh have been a 1L win this track/trip in the spring in the Challenge Stakes and he was only beaten a nose in the G1 Lightning last autumn. There's pace drawn inside him, so it will be interesting to see whether McEvoy contests the lead or is happy to sit just off Ball Of Muscle and Estijaab.

Redzel will need to be at the top of his game however, with Estijaab (7) impressing in her return to the track. She showed good fight in the Inglis Sprint before Fiesta got the better of the battle late, with the pair putting more than 2L on the rest of the field. She's been back to the trials since, putting in a sharp piece of work to win the hit-out over 900m.

Veteran sprinter Ball Of Muscle (2) makes his return off two trial wins. He was in terrific form in the spring before a bleeding attack ended the prep prematurely. He won three of four, including a first-up victory over 1100m at Caulfield defeating Voodoo Lad and Brave Smash. His recent trials suggest he's still going well and should be very competitive here.

Siding with Shoals (5) here at the each-way price. She had her return delayed by a fortnight after Freedman wasn't quite happy with her blood picture heading into the Oakleigh Plate. Her run in the G2 Premiere Stakes in the spring sticks in the mind, flying past Trapeze Artist as she scorched down the outside, falling just short behind stablemate Santa Ana Lane. She recorded 21.50 for her final 400m. She then flopped on a heavy track in The Everest.

Trapeze Artist (1) produced a slightly disappointing performance first-up when 4th to Alizee in the Expressway, but can certainly bounce back here if his two recent trials are anything to go by (WATCH: Ominous trial by Trapeze Artist). We know his best is very good, having won multiple G1s. Shinn should be able to slot in just off the speed from barrier 6.

Pierata (2) resumes off just the one public trial, which was behind Trapeze Artist back on Feb 18. He's performed well fresh, the only concern is he may find himself a fair way back in the run from barrier 8.

Kementari (3) has become a bit of a tease, having not won at his past nine starts and was favourite on four of those occasions. He started the $2.50F first-up in the G1 Orr, but was unable to go past Manuel. He's certainly a big chance, but he's hard to tip for those reasons.

The Autumn Sun (1) is the hot favourite for the Guineas and deservedly so. There has been some debate over the strength of his first-up performance, but he was very strong at the end of 1400m to finish over the top of Vegadaze. He registered 22.55 for the final 400m, the fastest of the race by 0.48 seconds. The mile obviously suits - the last time he was over the trip he won the Caulfield Guineas by 4.5L.

It's great to see Mark Newnham take on The Autumn Sun withNakeeta Jane (7). The filly is on an Oaks path, but has already made a huge impact this campaign, winning the G2 Light Fingers over 1200m and G1 Surround Stakes over 1400m. She'll get back from barrier 9 and possesses a strong finish, working home in 22.05 for the final 400m in the Surround Stakes.

Fundamentalist (8) was only beaten a nose by Nakeeta Jane last week, but there's a big gap in their odds here. She'll cross with Vegadaze and be up on the speed in the run. She's had five runs over the mile for four minor placings - the past two have been a 2.25L 2nd to Mystic Journey and a 3rd in the G1 Empire Rose behind Shillelagh.

Not sure Kiwi Madison County (2) will have the class to win this, having run 3rd to Long Leaf last time out in the Karaka 3YO Classic, but he did win the G1 Levin Classic two-back and certainly has place claims. Vegadaze (3) is getting deep into his first prep of racing, but his chances would be enhanced if the sting is out of the ground.

It's coming up on a year since Luvaluva (1) greeted the judge first, but she finds herself in a suitable race second-up. She wasn't disgraced first-up over 1300m in the G2 Millie Fox, doing her best work late to finish 4L off the winner White Moss. She's probably best suited over 2000m, but should give his a shake with the drop in class.

Luskintyre Lass (7) is going the other way, stepping up in class from a F&M BM76. The Waterhouse/Bott mare is in great form, winning her past two, her latest coming over a mile. Maps to lead pretty comfortably from barrier 4 and if she gets a soft time of it out in front, she'll be hard to run down.

All Too Soon (3) made a good return over 1500m, finishing 2nd to Seaway. The extra 100m suits and she was a winner second-up during the spring. From the good draw Clark will be able to take up a midfield position.

Mick Price-trained filly Oceanex has been freshened after winning over 2000m at Flemington. Not convinced on the strength of the races she has been competing in, but she's still on the rise with just the five runs under her belt and this looks a good test for her.

One Foot In Heaven(3) made a solid return over 1500m, finishing 6th to Seaway, beaten 3.1L. He ran the final 400m in 22.53, easily the fastest of the race. Last campaign he finished 6th at this track/distance second-up, finishing 3L off Avilius. He's one of many in the race with claims.

Shraaoh (10) comes out of the same race behind Seaway, finishing back in 9th. He may need one more run and a bit further, but expect a much-improved effort here out to 2000m. The Waller import had just the one start during the spring, winning over 2800m at Flemington on Cup day.

Big Duke (1) was back in form first-up over 1900m, running 2nd to stablemate Red Cardinal in the Parramatta Cup. Now with Kris Lees, the 7YO gelding has a good record at Randwick (6:2-1-1) and can handle all conditions. He does have to carry topweight of 59.5kg and the draw will likely see him get back in the ruck.

Jaameh (2) was left flat-footed when the sprint went on last start in the Mornington Cup Prelude at Caulfield, before holding his ground in the straight to finish 8th. While he'll be looking for a bit further, he'll improve fitness-wise off his first-up effort.